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Kamala Harris Tells Oprah She Would Shoot Intruders, Faces Backlash

Sep 20, 2024, 02:20 AM

Vice President Kamala Harris made a controversial statement during an event with Oprah Winfrey, revealing that she is a gun owner. Harris stated, 'If somebody breaks into my house, they’re getting shot,' and added, 'I probably shouldn’t have said that. My staff will deal with that later.' The comments have sparked significant backlash, particularly given her advocacy for stricter gun control measures, including an assault weapons ban. Harris's remarks were made in the context of a discussion on gun violence and school shootings, highlighting a perceived contradiction between her personal stance on self-defense and her public policy positions. She noted that both she and Tim Walz are gun owners and emphasized the need for common sense in addressing gun violence, rejecting the false choice between supporting the Second Amendment and advocating for gun control.